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Ministry of Home Affairs
Measures taken by Government to prevent Crime against Women
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in a written reply to a question regarding crime against women, in Lok Sabha today, said that women safety is a high priority for the Government and several initiatives have been taken for safety of women across the country, which are given below:
- The Criminal Law , Act 2013 was enacted for effective deterrence against sexual offences. Further, the Criminal Law  Act, 2018 was enacted to prescribe even more stringent penal provisions including death penalty for rape of a girl below the age of 12 years. The Act also inter-alia mandates completion of investigation and trials within 2 months each.
- Emergency Response Support System provides a pan-India, single, internationally recognized number  based system for all emergencies, with computer aided dispatch of field resources to the location of distress.
- Using technology to aid smart policing and safety management, Safe City Projects have been sanctioned in first Phase in 8 cities .
- The Ministry of Home Affairs  has launched a cyber-crime portal on 20th September 2018 for citizens to report obscene content.
- MHA has launched the ‘National Database on Sexual Offenders’  on 20th September 2018 to facilitate investigation and tracking of sexual offenders across the country by law enforcement agencies.
- In order to facilitate States/UTs, MHA on 19th February 2019 launched an online analytic tool for police called ‘Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences’ to monitor and track time-bound investigation in sexual assault cases in accordance with the Criminal Law  Act 2018.
- One Stop Centre  scheme is being implemented across the country since 1st April 2015 which is exclusively designed to provide integrated services such as medical aid, police assistance, legal counselling/ court case management, psycho-social counselling and temporary shelter to women affected by violence under one roof. As per available information, 728 OSCs have been approved by Government of India, 595 OSCs are operational in the country.
- In addition to the above-mentioned measures, MHA has issued advisories from time to time with a view to help the States/UTs to deal with crimes against women, which are available at www.mha.gov.in.
Ministry of Finance
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2019-20  – Issue Price
In terms of Government of India Notification No. F. No. 4-B/2019 dated September 30, 2019, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20  will be opened for the period October 21-25, 2019. The issue price of the Bond during this subscription period shall be Rs 3,835  – per gram with Settlement date October 30, 2019, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated October 18, 2019.
Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of Rs 50  per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be Rs 3,785  per gram of gold.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR KIDNEY DISEASES
According to the study report “India: Health of the Nation's States”- The India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative in 2017 by Indian Council of Medical Research , the proportion change in Disability Adjusted Life Years  number for Chronic Kidney Diseases is 0.8% in 1990 to 1.6% in 2016.
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme  was launched in 2016 with the objective to provide free of cost dialysis services to all patients Below Poverty Line  at district hospitals in the country. Under PMNDP, State Governments are supported for providing dialysis services free of cost to the BPL patients under the umbrella of the National Health Mission . Financial support is based on the proposals received from the States/UTs as per their case load in their annual Programme Implementation Plans .
PMNDP has been implemented in total 35 States/UT, in 569 Districts at 1045 centres by deploying 7129 hemodialysis machines. The details are provided in Annexure.
Treatment of Kidney diseases is also available under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana . Financial assistance is provided to poor patients belonging to families living below poverty line, suffering from major life-threatening diseases including Kidney diseases under Umbrella scheme of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi and Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant . Financial assistance upto a maximum of Rs. 1,25,000/- is provided under HMDG to defray a part of the treatment cost and the maximum financial assistance provided under the Umbrella Scheme of RAN is Rs. 15 lakhs. The quality generic medicines are made available at affordable prices to all, under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana  in collaboration with the State Governments.
State/UT wise details of functional Dialysis Centre under PMNDP
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S.No.
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State Name
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Total No. of functional Dialysis centers as on December 2021
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1
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A&Nlsland
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5
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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41
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3
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Arunachal Pradesh
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4
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4
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Assam
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31
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5
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Bihar
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35
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|
6
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Chandigarh
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1
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|
7
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|
Chhattisgarh
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8
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|
8
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DD&DNH
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|
2
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|
9
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|
Delhi
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|
7
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|
10
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|
Goa
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|
14
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|
11
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|
Gujarat
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61
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|
12
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Haryana
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|
19
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|
13
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|
Himachal Pradesh
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|
15
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|
14
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|
Jammu & Kashmir
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|
21
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|
15
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|
Jharkhand
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|
19
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|
16
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Karnataka
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|
167
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|
17
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Kerala
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92
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|
18
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|
Ladakh
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|
2
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|
19
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Lakshadweep
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|
2
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|
20
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Madhya Pradesh
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57
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|
21
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|
Maharashtra
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|
47
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|
22
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|
Manipur
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|
7
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|
23
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Meghalaya
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0
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|
24
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Mizoram
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|
3
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|
25
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Nagaland
|
|
3
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|
26
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|
Odisha
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|
31
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|
27
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|
Puducherry
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|
2
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|
28
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Punjab
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29
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29
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Rajasthan
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|
33
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30
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Sikkim
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|
3
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31
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Tamil Nadu
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121
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|
32
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Telangana
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43
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33
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Tripura
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|
7
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34
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Uttar Pradesh
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54
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|
35
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Uttarakhand
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|
9
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|
36
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West Bengal
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50
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Total
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1045
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets PM of Mauritius
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the Prime Minister of Mauritius H.E. Mr. Pravind Jugnauth in New Delhi today. Prime Minister Jugnauth accompanied by his spouse, Mrs Kobita Jugnauth is on a private visit to India.
Prime Minister Modi extended his warm felicitations to Prime Minister Jugnauth on his re-election with a resounding mandate. Prime Minister Jugnauth thanked Prime Minister and reiterated his commitment to further strengthen and deepen the fraternal and enduring bilateral ties between the two countries.
Prime Minister Jugnauth expressed deep appreciation for India’s support in many development cooperation projects being implemented in Mauritius, such as the Metro Express Project, ENT Hospital, Social Housing Project, which have brought real benefits to its people. Prime Minister Jugnauth conveyed that accelerating the pace of all round development of Mauritius and deepening the scope of cooperation with India will be his priorities in the new term. He expected India to play an important role in this endeavour.
Prime Minister Modi said that the Government and people of Mauritius can count on India’s wholehearted support and continued solidarity in their aspirations to build a more secure, stable and prosperous Mauritius.
Both leaders agreed to work closely to build upon the close multifaceted bilateral relations and to explore new avenues of engagement, based on mutual interest and priorities.
Ministry of Communications
Department of Post releases special cover on ‘One District-One Product’
Goa : 11 October, 2022
Goa Postal region today released a special cover on the theme of ‘One District-One Product’ as part of ‘National Postal Week’ celebrations. Ms. Swetika Sachan, IAS; Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce and Shri. Sayeed Rashid, Postmaster General, Goa Region jointly released the cover.
Under the One District One Product scheme, the government has declared jackfruit as the product for North Goa and coconut as product for South Goa.“The initiative will help the government to promote ‘Jackfruit’ and ‘Coconut’. As local products this will boost the processing industry. The producers will also get good income after taking the production in a more organized manner”, said Ms. Swetika Sachan.
The Postal Department is celebrating ‘National Postal Week’. The activities proposed are ‘Mails and Parcel Day’ on 12th October 2022 and on 13th October 2022 – ‘Antyodya Diwas’ – Will be celebrated to commemorate the contribution of the Department of Posts to the lives of the common man. Awareness on ‘Aadhar’ enrolment and updation is also taken during the week long celebrations.
About One District One Product Scheme
The One District One Product  scheme is a subcomponent of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Enterprises Scheme, under the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The ODOP programme covers products of agriculture and allied sectors for 728 districts of the country Under ODOP, states will identify the food product for a district, keeping in perspective the focus of the scheme on perishables. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries  provides financial support under the Centrally Sponsored PM FME Scheme for the identified product. PM FME provides financial, technical and business support for upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises etc. The scheme aims to reap the benefits of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common services and marketing of products.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Updates on COVID-19
Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 in the light of the pandemic situation of COVID-19 has been promulgated. The Ordinance is called Epidemic Disease  Ordinance 2020, which states that "No person shall indulge in any act of violence against healthcare service personnel or cause any loss or damage to any property during the epidemic". The amendment makes acts of violence cognizable and non-bailable offences. Commission or abetment of such acts of violence shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of three months to five years, and with fine of Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 2,00,000/-. In case of causing grievous hurt, imprisonment shall be for a term six months to seven years and with fine of Rs. 1,00,000/- to Rs. 5,00,000/-. In addition, the offender shall also be liable to pay compensation to the victim and twice the fair market value for damage of property or the loss caused .
As on today, there are 12 districts that did not have a fresh case in the last 28 days or more. Since 21st April, 2020 eight new districts are added. These are: Chitradurga , Bilaspur , Imphal West , Aizawl West , Bhadradari Kothagudem , Pilibhit , SBS Nagar  & South Goa .
Also, 78 districts from 23 States/UTs have not reported any fresh cases during the last 14 days.
As of now, 4,257 people have been cured with a recovery rate of 19.89%. Since yesterday, an increase of 1409 new cases has been reported. Also, a total of 21,393 people have been confirmed positive as of now for COVID-19 in India.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be emailed at technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no. : +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Education
National Testing Agency ExtendsDates for Submission of Online Application Forms for various Examinations
In view of the hardships faced by the parents and the students due to COVID-19 epidemic, the National Testing Agency has extended/ revised the dates of submission of Online Application Forms for various Examinations.
Accordingly, the Extended/ Revised Dates shall be as follows-
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Examination
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Current Dates
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Revised/Extended Dates|
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To
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01
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National Council for Hotel Management  JEE-2020
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01.01.2020
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31.03.2020
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01.01.2020
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30.04.2020
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02
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Indira Gandhi National Open University  Admission Test-2020 for Ph.D. and Open Mat 
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28.02.2020
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23.03.2020
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28.02.2020
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30.04.2020
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03
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research -2020
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01.03.2020
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31.03.2020
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01.03.2020
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30.04.2020
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04
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Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination -2020
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02.03.2020
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31.03.2020
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02.03.2020
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30.04.2020
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05
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UGC-National Eligibility Test -June 2020
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16.03.2020
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16.04.2020
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16.03.2020
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16.05.2020
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06
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CSIR-National Eligibility Test -June 2020
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16.03.2020
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15.04.2020
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16.03.2020
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15.05.2020
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07
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All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test -2020
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01.04.2020
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30.04.2020
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01.05.2020
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31.05.2020
‘’ Submission of Online Application Forms shall be accepted upto 04.00 PM and Submission of fee upto 11.50 PM
The requisite fee can be paid through Credit/Debit Card/ Net Banking/UPI and PAYTM.
The detailed schedule mentioning revised dates of downloading of Admit Cards and of Examination will be displayed separately on respective examination website and www.nta.ac.in, after assessment of the situation after 15.04.2020 only.
NTA understands the importance of academic calendar and schedule, but it is equally concerned about the wellbeing of every citizen including students.
NTA would expect students and parents to not worry about the Examination. Moreover, parents are requested to help young students utilize this time for preparing for the Examination and focus on critical concepts in order to close learning gaps if any. NTA would keep students updated about the latest developments and would inform about changes with ample time.
The candidates and their parents are advised to keep visiting the respective examination website and www.nta.ac.in for latest updates.
The candidates can also contact at 8287471852,8178359845, 9650173668,9599676953,8882356803for any further clarification.
Ministry of Finance
ADB, India Sign $91 Million Loan for Comprehensive Water Management in Karnataka
The Asian Development Bank  and the Government of India today signed a $91 million loan to modernize the Vijayanagara Channel irrigation systems and prepare river basin management plans in the Krishna river basin that will help improve irrigation water use efficiency and contribute to improving sustainable water security in Karnataka.
The signatories to the second project loan for the Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management Investment Program  were Mr. Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance who signed for the Government of India and Mr. Kenichi Yokoyama, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission, who signed for ADB.
“The investment program will help Government of Karnataka in strengthening its institutions involved in integrated water resource management and modernizing the irrigation system infrastructure for improving water use efficiency in the State ” said Mr. Khare after signing the loan documents.
“This second project loan will continue to strengthen state and basin institutions for IWRM and finance the modernization of Vijayanagara Channels by upgrading headworks and about 442 kilometers of main, distributaries and minor canals,” said Mr. Yokoyama.
The investment program, consisting of two project loans, will help Karnataka’s water agencies better draw up and roll out effective river basin management plans. The first project is helping the modernization of the Gondi irrigation system and supporting the state with preparing a new water resources policy and other water governance strengthening activities.
The project interventions are also tackling inefficient water use in agriculture that accounts for over 84% of the state’s total water use. This will improve water availability to meet the rising demand from other users in the state. About 30 water user cooperative societies will also be established and strengthened for improving their farmer irrigation canals under the second project. Improving irrigation efficiency under the investment program is expected to generate water savings of 1,700 million cubic meters for use on an additional 160,000 hectares of farmland. Annual farm incomes are also projected to rise by as much as 50% for some marginal households as a result of increased crop production, and about 1.5 million people could benefit overall.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. In 2018, it made commitments of new loans and grants amounting to $ 21.5 billion. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members---49 from the region.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
MPEDA Initiates Process for Issuing Enrolment Cards to Export Oriented Shrimp Farmers
Kolkata, July 3, 2018
The Marine Products Export Development Authority  has initiated the process for issuing Enrolment Cards to export oriented shrimp farmers in coastal districts. The Enrolment Card is brought out in the form of a Master Card with QR Code, which will carry all the basic information of the farmer, location of the farm and farm coordinates .
MPEDA is undertaking a drive to bring all the export oriented shrimp farms under digital enrolment and the service is free of cost.
MPEDA is also planning to distribute the Enrolment Cards through village level meetings in various districts. The enrolled beneficiaries have to bring a copy of their photo ID proof  to receive the card. Those farmers, who have completed the enrolment process before 2017, will be getting the card immediately and others will get it shortly after the farm verification process is over.
Farmers can ensure the status of their enrolment card by contacting MPEDA, Regional Division Office, telephone number: 033-22345908 from 10 am to 1 pm on all working days. The farmers can also authorize a person in writing by attaching the copy of the photo ID along with the written authorisation.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
INDIA SUCCEEDED IN UPHOLDING THE DEMOCRACY, WHEN MANY NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES FAILED TO DO SO - JUSTICE CHITTATOSH MOOKERJEE
ALL THE CITIZENS MUST ABIDE BY THE LAW OF THE COUNTRY- PROF.DR. RADHA RAMAN CHAKRABARTI
RIGHT TO EDUCATION MUST BE GIVEN THE TOP PRIORITY- PROF  SAIKAT MAITRA
Kolkata, 25th November, 2020
‘The constitution in our country can only be protected if political and social equality exists and fraternity is promoted for all citizens’ this was stated by the former Chief Justice of the Calcutta and Bombay High Court, Justice Chittatosh Mookerjee at a webinar organized by Press Information Bureau and Regional Outreach Bureau, Kolkata and Field Outreach Bureau, Chuchura jointly on Constitutional Responsibilities and Duties of Citizens on the occasion of the observance of Constitution Day on 26th November. Briefing the historical evolution of the Indian Constitution Justice Mookerjee made it categorically clear that democracy is the root of the constitution and our success lies in upholding the democracy when many of our neighboring countries failed to do so. He said our judiciary is very strong and played a key role in safeguarding and protecting the constitutional rights and privileges of the common people. Justice Mukerjee opined that our constitution is safeguarded with the determined political and social will. He said not only the executives common people also must expressed their willingness to abide by the constitutional obligations.
Addressing the webinar Prof.Dr. Radha Raman Chakrabarti, eminent educationist and former Vice Chancellor of Netaji Subhash Open University made it categorically clear that all the citizens must abide by the law of the country. He said constitution is the ultimate law of the country and this is the document that lays down the framework for fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens. Dr. Chakrabarti requested the education policy makers to include constitution as a part of the curriculum irrespective of the streams offered to the students. He stressed upon respecting National Flag and National Anthem and protecting and improving the national environment.
Speaking on the subject the Vice Chancellor of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology  Prof  Saikat Maitra said that our country is upholding the democracy to the fullest extent but sometimes it is being misused and compromised due to its huge population. In this context Prof. Maitra referred to the non-adherence to the COVID-19 protocols formulated by the government by a large section of the society. He said that the future citizens of this country have their rights but they need to have responsibilities, as well. He said that right to education must be given the top priority.
At the beginning of the Webinar Additional Director General of PIB and ROB, Kolkata Smt. Jane Namchu welcomed all the guests speakers and talked about the significance of 26th November in the history of our country.
Ministry of Finance
DRI seizes 48 kg Gold Paste worth ₹25.26 crore at Surat International Airport under Operation Goldmine
As a part of Operation Goldmine, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  has seized 48.20 kg of Gold Paste at Surat International Airport. This is one of biggest gold seizures at an airport in recent times.
Based on specific intelligence, officers of DRI intercepted 3 passengers arriving from Sharjah by Air India Express Flight No. IX172 at Surat International Airport on 07.07.2023 suspected to be carrying gold in paste form to be smuggled into India. Examination of their hand baggage and check-in baggage was carried out and 43.5 kg of gold in paste form was found concealed in 20 white colour packets hidden in 5 black belts. The interrogation of passengers revealed that the gold was concealed for smuggling into India with the help of officials posted at the Surat International Airport. The exchange of gold was planned to be done in a toilet located before the immigration to evade screening and examination by authorities. Subsequent actions resulted in further recovery of 4.67 kg of gold in paste form, found abandoned in the men’s washroom adjacent to the immigration checkpoint, which was handed over by CISF to DRI. A total of 48.20 kg gold paste recovered from the passengers was subjected to extraction, and more than 42 kg of gold  worth Rs. 25.26 crore approx. was recovered.
Statement of persons were recorded under Customs Act, 1962, and based on their role, 3 passengers along with one official have been arrested. From the investigation so far, it appears that an organised smuggling racket has been operating at the Surat International Airport. Further investigation to find out involvement of other persons including officials at the airport, is being carried out, to dismantle the whole syndicate.
The action by DRI has busted the operation of the smuggling syndicate. These seizures are part of a sustained effort by DRI to combat the illicit smuggling of high-value goods into the country.